The Before and After School Programs

Purpose
The extended care programs serve working families who desire both parochial school education and supplementary day care in a Christian environment for children enrolled at Saint Joseph School in grades kindergarten through grade 8. The extended care programs are staffed by qualified personnel and provide students with professional care, supervision, recreation, social, and enrichment activities. Within a large family environment, the program strives to provide individual attention, security, consistency and fair treatment for children of working parents.

Director
Mrs. Hall is the director of the extended care programs. She is an experienced director who is also a registered nurse. She works to help each child grow in maturity and self-respect, as well as to maintain an atmosphere wherein respect and understanding for others is realized. 

Emergency Forms
For each program, there is a separate registration and emergency form that must be completed and submitted to the school before beginning the program. These forms may be found on the Edline Parent Portal.

Financial Responsibilities
Each program has an annual non-refundable registration fee of $10.00 per family before beginning the program. Fees and payments are the sole support of the extended care programs. They are not subsidized by the school or parish. Regular and prompt payment will assure the continuation of personnel and the provision of ample supplies, equipment and snacks. After two consecutive late payments, your child/children will not be able to attend the program until full payment is made. A $30.00 charge will be assessed for all returned checks.
Expectations of Children’s Behavior
As members of a Christian and caring community, the children will be expected to respect the staff, each other and the materials and environment provided.  Rules that apply to the regular school day, also apply to the extended care programs. Students must never leave the building or grounds without explicit permission of the Director, Principal or Pastor. Such permission will only be granted by order of the parent or guardian.

Scheduling
If a parent takes a child from the school for any reason, the After-School Program should be notified that day. Students who will participate in the extended care programs on a regular basis should arrange a schedule with the Director. Any changes should be reported in writing to the school office immediately.  For students who do not attend on a pre-arranged schedule, a parent or guardian should notify the Director in writing or call the school office when the child is to attend the program.

Illness or Accident:
In cases which appear to be of a minor nature, first aid will be administered on the premises.  In cases which appear serious, the Director will make an effort to carry out the instructions given on the Emergency form. Parents who do not wish their child treated in any way should indicate this wish on the Emergency form. 
Parents will be expected to make provisions for taking sick children home. The extended care programs do not have the facilities for transportation of sick children.
If the home does not supply adequate emergency instruction or if the instructions given cannot be followed at the time of the emergency, the program staff will act according to their best judgment for the welfare of the child.
 

The Before School Program

Hours of operation: 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. on normally scheduled days of school.

Cost: $8.00 per day, per student.

Notes:
• When there is a delayed opening, the Before-School Program is not in session. 
• The fees are due and payable before the end of the prior week to allow for sufficient staffing.  After two consecutive late payments, your child/children will not be able to attend the program until full payment is made. 
 
 
 

The After School Program

Hours of operation: School dismissal until 5:30 p.m. on normally scheduled days of school.

Cost: $9.00 per day, per student. Exception: Four-hour days: $12.00 per day, per student.

Notes:
• Arts and crafts projects, games, recreation and snack time are the primary activities planned.  Also, there is a time set aside for homework completion with tutorial help and resource materials available.
• On early dismissal days, due to early school closing or 4-hour days, the After-School Program will be open from school dismissal until 5:30 p.m.
• The fees are due and payable at the end of each week. 
• Prompt pick-up in the late afternoon is expected. At the discretion of the program director, a late charge of $2.00 for every five minutes after 5:30 p.m. will be assessed. 
• A homework period is scheduled with someone available for tutorial help.  It is the child’s responsibility to acknowledge his/her assignment and then to use the resources available. The After-School Program staff has no way of knowing what work, if any, has been assigned to which student.
 

The Day Off Program

Hours of operation: 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on selected days off from school (See Edline for a complete listing of dates.)

Cost: $30.00 per day for the first child and $20.00 for each additional sibling 

Notes:
• Parents must provide transportation to and from the program.
• Parents provide breakfast and lunch. Two snacks (morning and afternoon) are provided by the program.
• The fees are due and payable before the day of the program to allow for sufficient staffing.
• The program requires a minimum of eight students enrolled per day. If an insufficient number of students enroll, the program may be cancelled for that day. 
 

Dates for the Day Off Program may be found on Edline.

For more information about the Before or After School Programs, or to obtain a copy of the Handbook and Registration forms, or if you would like to learn more about the Day Off Program, please contact Saint Joseph School at (203) 237-6800.